Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of Recruitment, Retention, and Wellbeing Lead within the BWC Mental health services. We are looking for a registered Mental Health or learning disability Nurse with experience of leadership, management and experience working with recruitment and retention.
We are looking to recruit a Recruitment and Retention Lead mental health nurse, who is enthusiastic, motivated, clinically astute. As part of the education team your responsibility will be to consider innovative and supportive methods for focusing upon retention and recruitment within the midwifery team.
You will need to have enthusiasm for working in innovative and forward thinking ways, and have excellent skills in organisation, managing staff and dealing with complex situations. The post holder will support the head of nursing and lead nurses.
The post holder will participate in working flexibly to provide cover Monday to Friday,. You will be expected to work across the city of Birmingham as required for clinical
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Joanne Hemming, Associate Director of Nursing, Telephone; 07798691457, Email; j.hemming@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to lead on and coordinate recruitment and retention activities and the associated administration for the mental health Department.
Liaise closely with the inpatient matrons and community leads, the Lead education nurse as well as the HR Department and Trust recruitment team. Co-ordinate local recruitment activities ensure the recruitment process is undertaken in accordance with Trust policy.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RLDN Current NMC registration
- Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
- Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM, BCH Team Maker/Player
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- BSc degree in Nursing
- Post basic qualification in child protection
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above of all aspects of workforce management, recruitment and retention, staff development and mentorship. Staff support.
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
- Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
- Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Evidence of leadership roles
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
- Evidence of audit or research projects
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written and telephone
- Excellent customer care skills
- Legible handwriting
- Attention to detail
- Methodical and well organised
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Ability to demonstrate compassion in all aspects of care delivery and staff management
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Customer orientated approach
- Willingness to develop skills and knowledge
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliable and ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RLDN Current NMC registration
- Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
- Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM, BCH Team Maker/Player
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- BSc degree in Nursing
- Post basic qualification in child protection
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above of all aspects of workforce management, recruitment and retention, staff development and mentorship. Staff support.
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
- Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
- Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Evidence of leadership roles
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
- Evidence of audit or research projects
Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written and telephone
- Excellent customer care skills
- Legible handwriting
- Attention to detail
- Methodical and well organised
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Ability to demonstrate compassion in all aspects of care delivery and staff management
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Customer orientated approach
- Willingness to develop skills and knowledge
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliable and ability to use own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parkview Clinic
60 Queensbridge Road
Birmingham
B13 8QE
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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